Idaho § 44-711 - Punishment for contempt
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 44-711 — Punishment for contempt, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-711. Punishment for contempt
Punishment for a contempt, specified in section 44-710 , may be by fine, not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100), or by imprisonment not exceeding fifteen (15) days, in the jail of the county where the court is sitting, or both, in the discretion of the court. Where a person is committed to jail, for the nonpayment of such a fine, he must be discharged at the expiration of fifteen (15) days; but where he is also committed for a definite time, the fifteen (15) days must be computed from the expiration of the definite time.
[44-711, added 1933, ch. 215, sec. 11, p. 452.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 44-711
What does Idaho Statutes § 44-711 cover?
Section 44-711 ("Punishment for contempt") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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